Germany’s Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, a specialist in sealing technologies for the automotive industry, says it has strengthened its position in the energy and electric mobility sectors with an acquisition and a strategic investment this year. “The successful development of markets…
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Symphony launches first latex glove made with d2p technology
UK-based glove maker Symphony Environmental Technologies says it has launched the first latex antimicrobial examination glove made with d2p technology. The latter is an antimicrobial technology that provides complete protection throughout the life of the glove by disrupting and deactivating…
Nynas’s new process oil to help rolling resistance in tyres
A new high-performance grade has now been added to Swedish oil company Nynas’s product slate, designed to meet the demands of the market and help the industry tackle challenges such as reducing rolling-resistance, boosting fuel economy, and sourcing reliable supply.…
Perodua introduces Bluetooth technology to monitor tyre pressure
Malaysian carmaker Perodua recently launched the GearUp Smart Bluetooth TPMS (tyre pressure monitoring system), which allows users to keep track of their vehicle’s tyre pressures in real time. The system is priced at RM385 until June 30, after which it…
This smart technology by Continental monitors the pressure of tyres
Tyre manufacturer Continental has introduced a new technology called ContiConnect. ContiConnect monitors the tyre pressure of commercial fleets and signal if tyre pressure deviates from the defined value. “ContiConnect is the starting point for Continental to become a profound partner…
VMI sells first Combex gearpump extruder and cooler machine combo
Dutch machine maker VMI says it’s a relatively new phenomenon to have a customer purchase both its Combex Gearpump Extruder and a Cantilever Cooler with MHD 500 Stacker to be installed in one production line. VMI has been selling both…
Aurora to supply self-driving system to China’s electric vehicle start-up Byton
U.S. autonomous driving start-up Aurora has added Chinese electric vehicle maker Byton to its growing list of clients for self-driving systems, Byton recently. This marks the latest partnership between automakers and tech companies. China’s Byton – a newcomer co-founded by…
Despite deeper ties with Toyota, Mazda to remain independent
Japan’s Mazda Motor Corp recently said that while it is deepening its development and production partnership with Toyota Motor Corp, the small automaker would remain a company independent from its much bigger rival. Mazda and Toyota recently announced that they…
Chinese car manufacturer Chery to use Nvidia’s self-driving technology
Nvidia Corp announced recently that China’s Chery Automobile Co would use its self-driving technology that it has developed with Baidu and ZF Friedrichshafen AG. Chery will be the first Chinese carmaker to adopt the new system, Nvidia said. Chinese internet…
Doublestar breaks ground on world’s first base for recycling of waste rubber
Chinese tyre company Doublestar recently launched the first green recycling of waste rubber “Industry 4.0” smart model base in the world. The launch was held in industrial area of Runan County, Henan Province. The beginning of this project is expected…